For the 2026-27 school year, there are 54 public charter schools serving 37,658 students in Hillsborough County, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hillsborough County, FL are Terrace Community Middle School, Lutz Preparatory School and Horizon Charter School Of Tampa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsborough County, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Hillsborough County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hillsborough County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terrace Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10735 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Lutz Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17951 N Us Highway 41
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Gr: K-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18681 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Lutz, FL 33548
(813) 619-5099
Lutz, FL 33548
(813) 619-5099
Gr: K-8 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13306 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-5049
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-5049
Gr: K-5 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Winthrop Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6204 Scholars Hill Ln
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Gr: K-8 | 1,827 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7705 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Gr: K-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Riverview Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9906 Symmes Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 412-6111
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 412-6111
Gr: K-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Bell Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Gr: 6-12 | 1,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Learning Gate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16215 Hanna Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190
Gr: K-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9659 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Gr: K-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Trinity School For Children
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Gr: K-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Waterset Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6540 Knowledge Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Gr: K-8
Rank: #1616.
Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 E Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 603-9340
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 603-9340
Gr: K-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
Advantage Academy Of Hillsborough
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1818.
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18240 Us Highway 301 S
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 672-5159
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 672-5159
Gr: K-8 | 373 students
Rank: #2020.
Henderson Hammock Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10322 Henderson Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 739-6633
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 739-6633
Gr: K-8 | 1,154 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Creekside Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14020 Us Hwy 301 S
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 419-5340
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 419-5340
Gr: K-8 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Walton Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4817 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Gr: K-5 | 157 students
Rank: #2323.
Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12)
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10030 Mathog Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Gr: K-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2424.
Victory Charter School Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13901 Sheldon Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Gr: K-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2525.
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7116 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2626.
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6771 Madison Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Gr: K-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2727.
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1090 30th Street Ne
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 234-0940
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 234-0940
Gr: K-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2828.
Independence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12902 E Us Highway 92
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 473-8600
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 473-8600
Gr: K-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2929.
Kids Community College Riverview Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11519 Mcmullen Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-4600
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-4600
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3030.
Southshore Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11667 Big Bend Rd
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 769-1209
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 769-1209
Gr: K-8 | 1,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3131.
Florida Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13008 N Telecom Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Gr: K-12 | 5,748 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3232.
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5150 N Us Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Gr: K-12 | 1,235 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3333.
Bridgeprep Academy Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2418 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 258-5652
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 258-5652
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3434.
Legacy Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 E Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 499-1389
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 499-1389
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3535.
Sports Leadership And Management Academy (Tampa)
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7116 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Gr: 6-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4903 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Acts (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11309 Tom Folsom Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 651-2166
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 651-2166
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
350 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Ami Kids Yes (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4337 Saffold Rd
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
3304 Sanchez St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Gr: K-4 | 164 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Aparicio-levy Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10119 E Ellicott St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
9020 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Bell Creek Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Brewster Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Bryan Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Cahoon Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2312 E Yukon St
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
4610 E Hanna Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 612-4433
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 612-4433
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
6213 E. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Childrens Services Child And Family Counseling Ser (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Gr: 6-12
Community Charter Middle School Of Excellence (Closed 2016)
Charter School
11602 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Community Charter School Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1251 E Fowler Ave Ste A
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Gr: K-8
5701 E Hillsborough Ave, Ste 2
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Gr: PK
East County Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2814 Airport Road
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Gr: 4-10 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
East Tampa Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
4309 N 34th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Gr: K-2 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
4701 E Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Gr: K-5 | 190 students
Erwin Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2010 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Excel Charter School Hillsborough (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3627 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Hillsborough County, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hillsborough County, FL include Terrace Community Middle School, Lutz Preparatory School and Horizon Charter School Of Tampa.
How many public charter schools are located in Hillsborough County?
57 public charter schools are located in Hillsborough County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Hillsborough County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Hillsborough County include: Creekside Charter Academy vs. Waterset Charter School, Dr Kiran C Patel High School vs. Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School, Bridgeprep Academy Of Riverview vs. Winthrop Charter School
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